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Duties and tariffs on BC lumber jeopardize relations with California, BC minister of forests
A strong relationship of co-operation between British Columbia and California now sits in limbo, and BC minister of forests says the tariffs are going...
Provincial health critic speaks out against lengthy wait times for specialists
North Island MLA and official opposition health critic Dr. Anna Kindy says wait times for medical specialists are unacceptable.In a recent statement on her...
American lumber barons not impressed with BC softwood tariff team
American lumber producers aren’t impressed with BC’s response to the threat of increased softwood lumber tariffs.Minister of Forests Ravi Parmar last month created the...
More resources are needed to fight street disorder, says provincial community safety minister
Addressing public safety was the top concern for the BC government after three MLAs toured some of Nanaimo’s problem hotspots on Friday. Minister of...
Black Hawk helicopter patrolling B.C.-U.S. border for illegal activities
An RCMP helicopter will be patrolling for illegal activities along the BC-U.S. border.BC RCMP announced on Friday that an RCMP Black Hawk helicopter will...
Upcoming legislation aims to speed up energy project permitting
Upcoming legislation aims to speed up renewable energy projects in BC.On Thursday, the BC Government announced they will bring legislation later this year to...
Survey on BC Ferries engagement open to public
A survey all about connecting with BC Ferries is open to the public.On Tuesday, BC Ferries launched the survey as part of their plan...
BC Government forms new council to support forestry sector
The BC government hopes to support forestry workers through a new council.The government says the council is made up of forestry leaders, labour leaders,...
2,253 lives lost due to toxic drugs in 2024; says Coroners report
2024 saw over 2,250 lives lost to toxic drugs in BC.According to a report from the BC Coroners Service, a total of 2,253 people...
BC Government pausing tariff response in light of delay, but staying prepared
Premier David Eby says the BC Government will be pausing its response to 25 per cent tariffs that United States President Donald Trump had...
Over 1.4 million BC Hydro customers lost power from weather in 2024
2024 saw the most amount of power outages for BC Hydro customers due to weather.That comes from a recent survey done by BC Hydro,...
Premier Eby launches response to Trump tariffs
BC Premier David Eby says British Columbia is taking immediate steps to respond to the 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods and 10...
BC cabinet committee made to respond to US tariff threats
To protect BC’s economy from American tariff threats, Premier David Eby is putting together a cabinet committee.The BC government says the committee includes several...
“No free lunch in Canada,” Premier Eby responds to Trump’s tariff threats
Premier David Eby responded to US President Donald Trump’s intentions to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Canada, which could come on Saturday.“This is...
Over 1,680 wildfires took place in BC throughout 2024
2024 saw over 1,680 wildfires across BC.That comes from the BC government, finding that since April 1, 1,688 wildfires led to 1.08 million hectares...
Forestry council’s new top boss served former premier as deputy
A former political insider is now in charge of the council representing most of BC’s lumber, pulp, paper, and value-added wood producers.Kim Haakstad took...
Artificial beaver dams help restore wetlands, habitat for Canada’s national animal
The BC Wildlife Federation and its partners have been busy as Canada’s national animal this year, helping create new habitat to restore beaver populations...
House cat dies after eating bird flu-tainted raw pet food
A brand of raw pet food sold in BC is being recalled after a house cat in Oregon died from avian flu.The raw, frozen...
Province implements new traffic cameras in 2025
Planning your drive in BC just got easier as the province announced more highway cameras in the new year. Drivers can access 503 cameras on...
Over 280 million trees planted in BC this year
This year has been big for the trees, as over 280 million were planted in BC.The BC Government says over 280 million trees were...
New Chair and directors appointed to BC Hydro
BC Hydro will be having a new chair and three directors for their board this year.On Friday, the BC Government has announced changes to...
Province repeals redundant drug prevention law
BC has again changed provincial laws about illegal drug consumption in public.This week, the province repealed an act passed last year to deal with...
Island-grown oysters prompt norovirus warning after illnesses reported in USA, BC
After the US FDA issued a recall for Island-grown oysters, the BC Centre for Disease Control has issued a provincial warning.Between November 1 and...
New federal electricity regulations are unnecessary overreach, BC biz council says
The federal government should stay out of regulating electricity production, says the BC Business Council.In response to new federal electricity regulations released this week,...
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